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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,253.02, 22,842.27 and 9,401.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,253.02, 22,842.27 and 9,401.58 is: 14,079.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,253.02 : 22,842.27 = 9,401.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,253.02/22,842.27 = 9,401.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,253.02x = 22,842.27 × 9,401.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,253.02x = 214,753,428.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,753,428.79/15,253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,079.40

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